Earlier today, author J.K. Rowling attended the special party for the Queen today at Buckingham Palace. Reuters is now reporting that Jo was met by many of her fans at the party. As children’s authors mingled with the guests, the biggest reception was given to JK Rowling, mobbed by children desperate for an autograph from …read more!

Actors Rupert Grint (Ron), Emma Watson (Hermione), and Matt Lewis (Neville) were in attendance as the Children’s Party at the Palace, celebrating the Queen’s 80th birthday, took place today at Buckingham Palace. Author J.K. Rowling arrived earlier at the party and read from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. CBBC Newsround reports that “JK Rowling …read more!

In celebration of the Queen’s 80th birthday, there will be a large children’s party in London tomorrow, highlighting many of the famous figures in children’s literature. Along with such authors as Philip Pullman, Eric Hill, and Raymond Briggs, J.K. Rowling will be among those reading from their novels. Jo will be reading from Harry Potter …read more!

As we have been telling you, tomorrow there will be a special party at Buckingham Palace in honor of the Queen’s 80th birthday, where author J.K. Rowling will be reading from Half-Blood Prince. As part of the festivities, there is to be a play that includes both a taped appearance from several actors from the …read more!

With filming for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix currently on hiatus, many of the actors are taking advantage of their break and having some fun. Actress Emma Watson (Hermione) attended a concert today in London, and you can see photos of her at the Wireless Festival here in our galleries.

J.K. Rowling will receive a Doctor of Laws honorary degree on July 6 from the University of Aberdeen for her contributions to multiple sclerosis research. She said, of the honor: “I am extremely honoured to be receiving this honorary degree from such a distinguished Scottish university, with such a dynamic international reputation. I am also …read more!

Actor Jason Isaacs has given a new interview where he discusses his role as Lucius Malfoy, and filming for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. With filming currently on hiatus and due to resume next month, Jason says of his scene involving the battle at the Ministry: “My bit is in …read more!

We now have the video of the portion of the new BBC commercial for the Queen’s birthday party which features the Trio and Neville. You can see it here(Windows media). We also have an Ipod friendly version, here. Please, don’t forget to Right Click and Save As. The screencaps of this video clip are available …read more!

Aint It Cool News.com has a new promotional image for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix that was displayed at the recent New York Licensing Show. The poster shows Harry brandishing his lit wand, with Hogwarts castle in the background. Caution to parents, beware of language at this link.

Warner Brothers has announced that Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will be released in IMAX the same day the film is released in general theaters next year on July 13. According to this press release, OotP is WB’s thirteenth film to be released in the IMAX format. “The Harry Potter series has …read more!